by NRA Staff - Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Browning BAR ShortTrac .270 WSM Specs
Manufacturer: Miroku Firearms Mfg. Co., 537-1 Shinohara-Nangoku City, Kochu Pref., Japan
Importer: Browning Arms Co. (Dept. AR), One Browning Place, Morgan, UT 84050; (800) 333-3288; www.browning.com
Caliber: 243 Win., .270 WSM (tested), 7 mm WSM, .308 Win., .300 WSM
Action Type: gas-operated, semi-automatic, center-fire rifle
Receiver: matte anodized aluminum
Barrel: 23", hammer-forged, blued steel
Rifling: seven-groove, 1:10" RH twist
Magazine: detachable box on hinged floorplate; three-round capacity.
Sights: none; receiver drilled and tapped for scope bases.
Trigger Pull: single-stage; 4 lbs.
Stock: European walnut: length of pull, 13 1/4"; drop at heel, 1 1/8"; drop at comb, 1 5/8".
Overall Length: 42 7/16"
Weight: 7 lbs., 5 ozs.
Accessories: six shims for adjusting stock dimensions, trigger lock
Suggested Retail Price: $965